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"Many health care professionals educators and others in advising roles may avoid asking about others' psychosocial lives. This can change. Much can be competently addressed in time-efficient and healing exchanges. Physicians can bring a couple closer by advising them to protect the first 15 minutes after saying hello; teachers can reduce depression and anxiety in their colleagues by skillfully moving them from misery talk to meaningful positive talk; and clergy can facilitate anger management by teaching imagery and muscle relaxation. I know because I have seen it done." -John F. Clabby PhD Two Minute Talks to Improve Psychological and Behavioral Health takes a unique approach to competently and confidently providing advice. Dr. Clabby expertly teaches powerful techniques not only for listening and for grasping the subtext of time-limited conversations but also for addressing the underlying causes of the distress. Two Minute Talks to Improve Psychological and Behavioral Health provides concise pragmatic and matter-of-fact advice which advisors can use to effectively address stress depression and panic as well as many of their causes.
These may include poor health habits in eating sleeping smoking and drinking; marital difficulties; grieving the death of a loved one; handling uncooperative children; and even giving and receiving feedback at work. Although firmly evidence-based Two Minute Talks avoids unnecessary detail to provide a practical reference which can either be read in its entirety or used as a quick reference of clear accessible advice and strategies that advisors can put into use. It is an essential addition to the toolbox of all who want to provide effective responsive and empathetic care in time-limited situations.